The Evil Dungeon Master

The Evil Dungeon Master Universe

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The nefarious Evil Dungeon Master is here to share invaluable tips and tricks on Dungeons & Dragons, Palladium, and a myriad of other RPGs. Drawing from over 30 years of diabolical Dungeon Mastering Experience, these bite-sized daily podcasts (10 to 15 minutes each) are brimming with wicked wisdom that you simply can't afford to miss. Mostly system neutral, but has favored editions and game systems. Season 7 and beyond is all about AD&D! https://solo.to/theevildm for all my links!

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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

The Evil Dungeon Master's AD&D Universe 2025 Trailer 22.04.2024

Welcome to my AD&D 1e universe, it's an Evil DM's universe, enjoy the ride! New Trailer for 2025 and going forward! Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Patreon.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @TheEvilDM Email: AsktheDM(@)TheEvilDM.com Facebook: https://FB.com/TheEvilDungeonMaster

Twilight 2000 Italian Campaign 19.04.2024

#Twiligt2000 #RPG #OSR In today's episode, I pull out Twilight 2000, and talk about a campaign I ran one summer for my buddy and we had his character learn a new language in game, because it made sense, and its an example of how you can have one of your characters learn something new while in the game and not use a leveling method or buy system. Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://...

Dream Demons in your Dungeons & Dragons Campaigns 18.04.2024

#dungeonsanddragons #RPG #Demons In today's episode I talk about incorporating ways to use Demons, specifically Dream Demons, like a Freddy Krueger type Demon in your game. Tips and useful ways to do it and a way your character can defeat him, once they realize he's affecting them. Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @TheEvilDM Email: AsktheDM(@)T...

Negotiation & Communication in D&D 17.04.2024

#Dungeonsanddragons #OSR #RPG In this episode, I flip open to the Player's handbook and discuss the idea of Negotiation & Communication as written by Gary Gygax in AD&D. How I as a DM enjoy when players find a way to talk out a situation instead of just fighting. I found it interesting that its a small little paragraph in the Player's Handbook and its something I've probably mi...

Careful What You Wish For... 16.04.2024

#Dungeonsanddragons #Adnd #RPG I am going to title this episode "Careful what you wish for.." as I open up the AD&D Oriental Adventures book and look at the Gem of Wishes on p 134. It reminded me of a wacky story when I was running a game, and what happened when three characters decided to use the wishes they found. Gem of Wishes: This large gem looks like any other fine gemstone. Ho...

Spycraft Session this weekend.. 15.04.2024

#spycraft #spyRPG #RPG In this episode I decided to share a gaming session I had with my wife this weekend. We played the D20 Spycraft roleplaying game by Crafty Games with the 1960s decade supplement. Her character was the witty and sexy Jane Powers, trying to stop "The Baron" from his master plot of triggering a nuclear war. Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/The...

DC Heroes The Vortex Campaign 12.04.2024

#DCHeroes #Superhero #RPG In this episode, I decided to talk about my DC heroes campaign after people really enjoyed the circe campaign, and wanted to hear more stories of my campaigns. In this campaign I talk about Dr Vortex and city in peril. Enjoy! Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @TheEvilDM Email: AsktheDM(@)TheEvilDM.com Facebook: https://FB.com/T...

Figurines of Wondrous Power 11.04.2024

#dungeonsanddragons #DND5e #OSR In this episode I talk about Figurines of Wondrous Power which was originally in the AD&D 1e DMG. I go over each and talk about how you can use them in any fantasy game or edition of D&D. They are ripe for an interesting story on how you can use them, Maybe this can be RFI Mini #16? Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/...

Let's Call this an RFI Mini #15 - Attack of Opportunity? 10.04.2024

In this episode I got another private message from my facebook page, from a listener named Tom B. -- Tom wanted to know if there were rules for attacks of opportunity in AD&D 1e? Well let's flip to AD&D 1e DMG, p70 and you will see, its there! Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @TheEvilDM Email: AsktheDM(@)TheEvilDM.com Facebook: https://FB.c...

Historical RPGs, Gangbusters? 09.04.2024

In this very episode, I answer a question sent in by Jonathan K via my facebook page, asking my thoughts about historical RPG like Gangbusters or western RPGs. Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @TheEvilDM Email: AsktheDM(@)TheEvilDM.com Facebook: https://FB.com/TheEvilDungeonMaster

Email Bag: Designing Custom D&D Deities.. 05.04.2024

In today’s episode, I got an email from one of my listeners who is named Stephanie, who asked about designing custom deities for dungeons and dragons and how I go about doing it. Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @TheEvilDM email: AsktheDM(@)TheEvilDM.com Template details: https://theevildm.com/2024/04/edu-podcast-email-designing-custom-dd-deities/

Cortex Classic & Supernatural the Roleplaying Game 04.04.2024

In this episode I talk about the Cortex Classic system and Supernatural the roleplaying game. I think it’s another game that most people either forget about or ignore when it comes to a monster of the week type game. Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @TheEvilDM email: AsktheDM(@)TheEvilDM.com

Hail to the King, Army of Darkness RPG 03.04.2024

On today’s podcast, I’m talking about the army of darkness role-playing game and how it can be used to run an every day gaming session or a large campaign. The Cinematic Unisystem games often get overlooked and it’s a game I think more people should play. Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @TheEvilDM email: AsktheDM(@)TheEvilDM.com

Let`s talk about an alignment system… 02.04.2024

In today’s episode of the evil dungeon Master Universe podcast, I talk about an alignment system or a morality system in all of your games and how important it is to keep players in line or check otherwise your campaign goes off the rails. Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @TheEvilDM email: AsktheDM(@)TheEvilDM.com

DC Heroes Infinity Rings, Circe Campaign 01.04.2024

In today's episode, sit back and relax as I pull the curtain back and discuss one of the best campaigns I ever ran as at teen. My DC Heroes campaign that involved the Infinity Rings, and the Sorceress Circe. I had a blast running this campaign from the summer to Christmas break when I was a teen and I wanted to recap and share this campaign story and ideas I had at the time. So hopefully you e...

Conspiracy X, Bigfoot? 29.03.2024

In today’s episode, I decided to pull out another gaming system that is under utilized call conspiracy X by Eden Studios. It’s a D 10 Base system. Think of this system as playing an X-Files or a men in Black role-play game. Its game I've played a few times and I thought about running it with agents chasing after Bigfoot. Feel free to drop a voicemail here on spotify or email me at Askthedm@the...

World of Aden, a d6 Fantasy Setting 28.03.2024

Hey there, in today's episode, we're shaking things up a bit! I'm super excited to announce that we're rebranding the podcast to 'The Evil Dungeon Master Universe Podcast'. It's all official now, and guess what? Our Podcast just got a fresh new look, thanks to some killer artwork from a listener who goes by the name Batman-Tim. Big shout out to you, Batman-Tim, you rock...

Dungeon Design tips 101 27.03.2024

Welcome to another episode of the Evil Dungeon Master Universe podcast! In this episode I talk about designing dungeons and tips for designing dungeons, and suggestions for designing dungeons.

Wrestling Talk, Attitude Era Wrestling is back! 26.03.2024

Hey folks, welcome to another episode of my podcast for this week. I’m going to be talking about Monday night raw March 25, 2024. This is my review cap and my thoughts on wrestling as a whole and why it’s getting better and better now that Vince McMahon is finally gone. Hope you enjoy you can always email me by sending an email to askthedm@theevildm.com.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire review and other stuff 25.03.2024

Time for another episode of theEvilDM podcast, this episode I’m going to be reviewing Ghostbusters frozen Empire and how it can be used in a role-play game for Ghostbusters and talking about burnout on certain games we play too long. https://Gotham-Database.com

Let’s talk about my campaign, its a story. 22.03.2024

Talking about my weekend coming up and as well, the podcast actual play that I do for rollhighdie.com.

Future plans for this space for this podcast 21.03.2024

Just a quick update today about what’s been going on in life and what I’m going to be doing with this channel and what websites I’m going to use. https://Gotham-Database.com

Unleash Your Inner Dark Knight with the Batman Roleplaying Game!" 23.02.2024

Step into the shadows of Gotham City as we explore the thrilling world  of the Batman Roleplaying Game! Listen in as I delve into the game  mechanics, discuss the iconic characters and locations of the Batman  universe, and share tips and tricks for playing as both heroes and  villains. Whether you're a longtime fan of the game or just discovering  it for the first time, y...

Unraveling the Mysteries of Palladium RPGs' Game Mechanics & Rules 16.02.2024

Join me on this episode of my solo podcast as we dive deep into the game mechanics and rules of Palladium RPGs. We explore the different types  of dice rolls, skills, combat, magic, vehicles, and psionics used in  these complex and immersive games. I also share some of the pros and  cons of the Palladium ruleset, as well as how players and GMs have  adapted the rules to suit th...

RFI Mini #14 - Voicemail about Henchmen... 05.08.2021

Got a voicemail from The Goblin's Henchmen, about the Max Number of Henchmen a character can have.. is it a perm number? or just at one time? Let's explore! https://TheEvilDM.com/Support

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